Scrappin Fun!!

Anybody who know me, knows that I absolutely LOVE to scrapbook our family memories among my many other crafting hobbies. Thanks to my wonderfully talented Mom, I grew up surrounded in a creative and an artistic environment. I didn't inherit all of her talents, but that's OK! I guess... hee,hee...

Anyways, this past weekend we visited our great friends in Michigan. On friday, Melissa and I headed to the Grand Rapids Scrapbooking Expo where we spent 15 hours playing in creativity (and it only seemed like 3!!) . We took in the day shopping, making small projects at various booths and taking a few classes. We had such fun and learned a few new techniques. A big Thanks to our wonderful husbands who took the day off of work to be with the kids so we girlies can go play. Here we are with our class instructor, Crystal Jeffrey Rieger, http://www.memorymakersmagazine.com/crystaljeffreyrieger/default.aspx, who was a real neat lady and we made a canvas wall clock and a mini acrylic book with her guidance. So cool!!

These pictures were obviously not from this weekend, but from our Scrapbooking weekend last month. When I opened my crafting picture folder, I saw these and couldn't resist adding them on here. No, Kirsten is not an alchie (sp???), but just caught up in the moment! The addition of wine is only an added bonus and sometimes helps the creativity flow!

Here, Mom is deep in thoughts of productivity surrounded by her paint brushes...how appropriate since she is so talented in drawing and painting (yes, that would be one of the talents I did not inherit.....hee,hee..)

I love all the time I spend with these creative woman and can never seem to get enough!!! It's so wonderful to share our passions together. Love you guys!!!! xoxo